Avsnitt Willow-Jean Prime: Labour's Employment Spokesperson on the latest Jobseeker benefit stats Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Spela Dela
Labour's employment spokesperson believes rising benefit numbers comes down to a weak economy. Latest MSD data shows almost 414 thousand people were receiving the main benefit at the end of June – up 1.9% year-on-year. 12.8% of the working-age population is drawing on the main benefit – up from 12.6% a year ago. Willow-Jean Prime told Ryan Bridge the stats reflect a failed government promise to improve the cost of living. She says cuts and delayed infrastructure projects have led to a loss of 20 thousand jobs in the construction sector alone. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Rss Apple Podcaster →
